Dean's Lecture by Dr. George Dimopoulos:
"Elucidating Mosquito
Biology to Fight Disease", March 27, 2013
Courses convened by
George Dimopoulos:
Molecular Entomology
(PH.260.664)
This
course provides a broad perspective on the molecular
biology of insects with a specific focus on aspects
relating to the transmission of insect borne diseases.
The course provides introduction to insect physiology,
developmental biology, genomics and molecular evolution
and ecology. It includes several modules addressing
molecular mechanisms implicated in insect – host and
insect - pathogen interaction, which are essential for
disease transmission. The course will provide background
information on essential methodologies used in molecular
entomological research and discuss the importance of
molecular entomology for the development of disease
control strategies. The basic developmental, genetic and
genomic focused modules will utilize the wealth of
knowledge gained from studies in the model insect
organism Drosophila, while modules focusing on insects’
role in disease transmission will focus on the mosquito
vectors of malaria and dengue, Anopheles and Aedes. The
course is of particular use to students whishing to
deepen their knowledge or pursue a career in the
following fields: biology where insects are used as
models, insect borne disease management, parasitology
and agricultural insect pest management.
Molecular Entomology Course Flyer
The Business of Academic Biomedical Research
(PH.260.815)
This
course will provide a broad perspective on the business
side of academic biomedical research, and introduce
students to topics like: “the economics of science”,
“organizational structure and behavior”, “leadership &
management in research organizations”, “science project
management”, "competitive forces and advantage",
"communicating science" and ”career planning and
management”. The course is of particular use to students
interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research.
The course will introduce them to topics that have been
largely inaccessible in their biomedical course
curriculum. The course will provide students twith
knowledge that will be of great value for making the
right decisions in their biomedical research career.
The Business of Academic Biomedical Research
Course Flyer
Other educational activities:
George Dimopoulos and Sarah
Short taught the first
Medical Entomology Course at the
University of Puerto Rico
Medical Sciences
Campus, as part of the Research
Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI)
program. The course generated much
enthusiasm for vector research.
RCMI
News Letter.
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Course lecturers, from left to right:
Dr. Sarah Short (JHSPH)
Dr. George Dimopoulos (JHSPH)
Dr. Adelfa Serrano (UPR)
Dr. Roberto Barrera (CDC-PR) |
The class consisted of graduate
and undergraduate
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